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Swatch stores close for second day after crowds
Key takeaways
- The Swiss firm closed many shops in cities across the UK on Saturday, saying it was due to "safety considerations".
- However, some criticised the management of the product launch, saying the watches should be available for sale on the Swatch website and police resources had been unnecessarily diverted.
- In an online statement, the firm said: "To ensure the safety of both our customers and our staff in Swatch stores, we kindly ask you not to rush to our stores in large numbers to acquire this product.
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Rumeana Jahangir North West BBCPolice had to be called after crowds built up outside the Liverpool branch on Saturday Swatch stores in Manchester and Liverpool were shut for a second day after queues built up again, with shoppers keen to purchase a new £335 pocket watch.
The Swiss firm closed many shops in cities across the UK on Saturday, saying it was due to "safety considerations".
In a social media post following crowds at branches worldwide, they asked people "not to rush to our stores in large numbers" and said the items - which have been resold online for up to £16,000 - would "remain available for several months".
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